> Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.
SDG17 Partnership for the Goals
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Increasing multilateralism is seen as vital to achieving each of the 16 previous goals. Goal 17 is included to assure that countries and organizations cooperate instead of compete - wikipedia 
Developing multi-stakeholder partnerships to share knowledge, expertise, technology, and financial support is seen as critical to overall success of the SDGs. Public–private partnership that involve civil societies are specifically mentioned.
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